Have you heard of this new device called Osteoboost?

Margaret Martin says don't waste your money.
https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-exercise-equipment/osteoboost-review/

Osteoboost® is the first FDA-cleared drug-free prescription treatment for OSTEOPENIA in postmenopausal women - just so there's no confusion.

njx58 provided a good resource for review.

@babs10
FDA cleared doesn't mean it is shown to be effective though from what I understand?

@sc18 Dr. Doug Lucas has reviewed and revised some of his views on Osteoboost device. Below is a link from July 2025. My take from watching it some time ago was that if someone was otherwise unable to do other forms of bone-building exercises, then research does suggest that this thing can slow, but not reverse, bone loss.

Maintaining consistency is the hardest part of exercising for me. Wearing this thing for a while every day while doing other things sounds pretty easy to maintain. However, you need a prescription to get it, and it is quite expensive.

Bottom line for me is that exercise like doing 40 heel-drops a day is more effective. My take was that if a person is to frail or otherwise cannot do heel drops or LIFTMOR type exercises etc. then osteoboost might be a piece of their osteoporosis response. Be sure to watch the video as it was a long time ago that I did and you may get a different understanding from it.

NEW Osteoboost Review: Can This Device STOP Bone Loss? [Orthopedic Surgeon Explains]

@kfhoz I just listened to a webinar on this (Lani Simpson) and it was not recommended for bone loss. Lani said there can be a danger of retinal detachment, dizziness and release of inner ear crystals which can make you dizzy. It has not been shown to build significant new bone or replace osteoporosis medications when those are needed. It appears to be "safe" and easy to use, but the evidence is still limited, and longer-term studies are needed. For people who are osteopenic and not ready for medication or who want an additional non-drug approach, it could be an add on when combined with strength training, adequate protein, calcium, vitamin D, and other bone-healthy habits. It costs about $1000. Hope that helps.

@dduh Such a good point. Plus, the FDA once had a strong reputation for relying on independent, highly qualified medical professionals with no financial incentive tied to their recommendations. Many people question whether that level of independence still exists today.

@babs10 so true. Good points.

Dr. Lisa moore from Brick House Bones says don't wait your money. Look her up on YouTube. She has a lot of free exercises you can do at home.

@babs10, do you have a link to that video you could share? I was just searching and can’t find it. I have been using an Osteoboost belt for more than a year and now have some vertigo. Would like to see Dr Simpsons’s references to the inner ear crystals. Thanks!

Since you have been using Osteoboost for more than a year, do you know if has improved or slowed your bone loss? I have been using the device since February 2026 and I’m curious about its effectiveness. I’m due for a DEXA in November.